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Susan H.
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West Des Moines, IA 50265

from $40 per hour

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About Susan

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

I am a self-employed RN with an MA in Health Administration. I have experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities and most recently (for 12 years) have assisted clients in their homes. I can take clients to appointments, do errands, provide ADL care and make meals. I can explain medications and conditions, and make sure medications are taken as prescribed. Most of all, I will be their companion. When possible, rides, movies, events, restaurants, and other activities can be enjoyed. I can also evaluate the home living situation to ensure it is as safe as possible and the appropriate setting. If the client and family agree that home care is the preferred living arrangement, needed services can be identified. If assisted living becomes necessary, I can help.

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
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Micaelah M.

Reviewed on 11/22/2024

Susan is an absolutely stellar caregiver and I feel lucky to write this review. She is truly a whole-picture provider. We hired Susan to help my father manage a new diagnosis - mostly planning for companionship and life maintenance. What we did not anticipate was how important her RN training would come in handy as 1 diagnosis became 4 for my dad and she literally saved his life on more than 1 occasion by being able to see things my siblings and I never would have been able to. In addition to proving invaluable to my father, she was also always willing to advocate for my father with his medical care team - intercepting and clarifying as needed. She was also available to us, his children and able to explain complex medical situations to incredibly non-medical people. AND she did it with kindness and understanding. I really don't know what we would have done without Susan and if you hire her, consider yourself very lucky.

Services

Services offered

Bathing

Dementia

Home health

Hospice services

Medical management

Personal care

Respite care

Special needs

Transportation

Visiting physician

Rates

Recurring jobs

$40/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Qualifications

Education

University of Iowa

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

Alzheimers or dementia experience

Hospice experience

Registered nurse

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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mon

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

tue

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

wed

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

fri

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

sat

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

sun

12:00 AM–12:00 AM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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